Alaska’s Aleutian Islands were lifted as one chain 5 to 7 million years ago, and the shift points to a rotating Pacific Plate that may have reshaped one of Earth’s most volatile island arcs
Published on: June 26, 2026, 6:11 p.m. | Source: Times of India
Science News: A recent study reveals that the Aleutian Islands underwent a significant uplift between 5 and 7 million years ago, linked to a rotation of the Pacific tectonic plate, transforming the island chain's geography and geological history.
